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The following persons spoke in opposition to the Ramp Metering Project because of hazardous traffic conditions: John Cronin, 8989 Dublin Road, Dublin Betty Rider, 4393 Mirador Drive William Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court Council expressed opposition to the Ramp Metering Project. The Council's reasons were essentially that the proposed ramp metering project is not a viable alternative to the removal of the "diamond" lanes on Route 580, and it was the feeling of the Council that the restriction on Route 580 is the cause of any congestion and that it would not be proper to re-route freeway traffic to a ~ frontage road that contains hazardous curves and was not designed to handle ~ this type of through traffic. Council also stated they did not believe that ~ it is proper to lead additional traffic to the intersection of Dublin Canyon 'D Road and Foothill Road when this can be avoided by removing the bottleneck on ~ Route 580. It was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, not to enter into an Agreement with the State for a Ramp Metering Project using Old Dublin Road, and instructing staff to write a letter to Ca!trans urging them not to go ahead with this project and to pursue the full use of Route 580. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Brandes, Butler, Kephart, Wood, and ~I~yor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None FundiR~ for West Las Positas Overcrossing and Allocation of FAU Funds Mr. Campbell presented his report dated December 7, 1978, regarding this matter. It ~yas moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 78-311, approving projects to be funded under the Federal Aid Urban System in the City of Pleasanton as follows: (1) re-allocate the FY 78-79 FAU funds to the West Las Positas overcrossing; (2) allocate the FY 79-80 FAU funds to the West Las Positas overcrossing; and (3) re-allocate the esti- mated carry-over balance of $9,799 to the West Las Positas overcrossing, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Brandes, Butler, Kephart, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Review of Container Deposit LeSislation Councilmember Brandes stated that after conferring with the City Attorney he would abstain from participation on this item due to a potential Conflict of Interest, as he is a part owner of a liquor store which would be effected by a Bottle Bill. The City Attorney advised that Councilmember Bra~des could address the Council as a private citizen with a personal concern. Mr. Brox.zn presented his report dated December 11, 1978, regarding this matter. 8. 12/19/78